Herbie Hancock Biography

Herbie Hancock was born Herbert Jeffrey Hancock on April 12, 1940. He is an American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, composer, and actor. Hancock achieved success as an incisive, harmonically provocative jazz pianist and then went on to gain wide popularity as a leader of electric jazz-rock groups.

10 Quick Facts About Herbie Hancock

1. Name: Herbert Jeffrey Hancock
2. Age: 82 years
3. Birthday: April 12
4. Zodiac Sign: Aries
5. Height: 5 feet 7 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Pianist, Keyboardist, Bandleader, Composer, and Actor
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: Under review
10. Net worth: $12 Million

Herbie Hancock Age

Hancock is 82 years as of 2022, he was born on April 12, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on April 12th every year. His birth sign is Aries.

Herbie Hancock Height

Hancock stands at 5 feet 7 inches or 1.7 m.

Herbie Hancock Weight

Hancock weighs 75 kg which is equivalent to 165lbs. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Hancock Education

Hancock attended Hyde Park High School, a public 4–year high school established in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. He studied classical music from the age of 7 and his talent was recognized from the early age of 5.

Herbie attended Grinnell College where he graduated with degrees in electrical engineering and music, The American composer then moved to Chicago where he took classes at Roosevelt University. Hancock also learned at the Manhattan School of Music in New York.

Herbie Hancock Parents

Hancock was born in Chicago, IL, the son of Winnie Hancock, a secretary, and Wayman Edward Hancock (died 2001), a government meat inspector. His parents chose his name after the American actor of film and television and popular music and jazz singer-songwriter Herb Jeffries. He was raised in a family of 4 children, Herbie has a brother and two sisters, Wayman, Jr., Jean , and Earline Greenfield.

Herbie Hancock Wife

Hancock is married to Gigi Hancock, The couple tied the knot on August 31, 1968, and they have one child, a daughter named Jessica.

Herbie Hancock Children

Herbie and his wife Gigi are proud parents of one child called Jessica.

Herbie Hancock Net Worth

Hancock’s net worth is estimated to be between $12 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, composer, and actor. Through his various sources of income, Hancock has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Herbie Hancock Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Hancock.

Herbie Hancock Wiki

• Full Names: Herbie Jeffrey Hancock
• Popular As: Herbie
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Pianist, Keyboardist, Bandleader, Composer, and Actor
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: African American
• Religion: Christianity
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Herbie Hancock Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 82 years
• Zodiac Sign: Aries
• Date of Birth: April 12, 1940
• Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Birthday: April 12th

Herbie Hancock Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches or 1.7 m.
• Weight: 75 kg which is equivalent to 165lbs
• Eye Color: Dark brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Herbie Hancock Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Wayman Edward Hancock (died 2001)
• Mother: Winnie Hancock
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Three siblings
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to Gigi Hancock
• Children: One, daughter

Herbie Hancock Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1 to $5 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: His career as a pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, composer, and actor

Hancock House and Cars

• Place of living: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Herbie Hancock Buddhism

Hancock practices Nichiren Buddhism, a practice he adopted in 1972. He is a part of the Buddhist association Soka Gakkai International. As part of Hancock’s spiritual tradition, he recites the Buddhist mantra Nam Myoho Renge Kyo daily.

Herbie Hancock Movies

Herbie has also appeared in several films during his lifetime including; Blow-Up (1966), Death Wish (1974), and Round Midnight (1986); the last won him an Academy Award.

Herbie Hancock Albums

• Man-Child (1975)
• Secrets (1976)
• Third Plane (1977)
• Sunlight (1978)
• Directstep (1979)
• The Piano (1979)
• Feet, Don’t Fail Me Now (1979)
• Monster (1980)
• Mr. Hands (1980)
• Magic Windows (1981)
• Quartet (1982)
• Lite Me Up (1982)
• Future Shock (1983)
• Sound-System (1984)
• Village Life (1985)
• Perfect Machine (1988)
• A Tribute to Miles (1994)
• Dis Is da Drum (1994)
• The New Standard (1996)
• 1+1 (1997)
• Gershwin’s World (1998)
• Future2Future (2001)
• Possibilities (2005)
• River: The Joni Letters (2007)
• The Imagine Project (2010)

Awards

Hancock has received ten Grammy Awards since 1983.

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